March 15, 2018 - Dallas Morning News"Money magazine ranks Allen No. 2 place in country to launch a career""The city of Allen already is famous for its $60 million, 18,000-seat high school football stadium. And last year, it ranked second on Money magazine's annual Best Places to Live list. Now, the business magazine says the Collin County suburb is the second-best place in the country to launch a career...."Read more.

March 12, 2018 - MONEY"These Are the Best Places in the U.S. to Launch a Career""Growth is the buzzword around Allen, an affluent suburb just north of Dallas. The city of 96,000 residents has worked to actively create economic opportunities within its borders, and the efforts are bearing fruit: Allen has seen $1.6 billion of development breaking ground in 2017 alone. A number of tech and cybersecurity companies have recently committed to the area, bringing with them hundreds of jobs...."Read more.

March 12, 2018 - Dallas Business Journal"Energy firm relocating headquarters to Allen""Verado Energy Inc. is moving from North Dallas to the new One Bethany East office building in Allen, which will serve as the domestic oil and natural gas production company’s new base of operations...."Read more.

February 28, 2018 - Allen American"Allen Police Department seeks help through state grants""The grant for enhancements to APD’s crime services program would provide crime victim advocacy more resources, such as emergency housing and individual or group counseling...."Read more.

February 19, 2018 - Allen American"City of Allen to purchase land for new neighborhood park""The Ridgeview Crossing neighborhood will be the latest residential development to be serviced by a nearby park. The Allen City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of two acres of park land..."Read more.

February 14, 2018 - Allen American"City of Allen to add right-turn lanes at key intersections""Motorists navigating the streets of Allen have likely shared the same experience of waiting several light cycles in a long queue to turn right on to a busy roadway like U.S. Highway 75 or Exchange Parkway...."Read more.

February 9, 2018 - CultureMap Dalas"Dallas neighbor named one of country's best ’burbs for millennials""Allen isn’t just a magnet for millennials. It’s also a magnet for anyone seeking a first-rate quality of life. In 2017, Money magazine named Allen the second best place to live in the U.S. ..."Read more.

February 7, 2018 - CNBC"Millennials are flocking to the suburbs—here are 20 of the most desirable ones in America""The suburbs may not be as flashy as cities, but they have a lot to offer: affordable housing, good schools, employment and proximity to cool urban amenities. ..."Read more.

February 2, 2018 - Allen American"'Bottom line, we care:' Allen Community Outreach debuts makeover""Allen Community Outreach (ACO) has a brand new look.The community’s homegrown charitable organization unveiled its new logo and rebranding Friday morning. A crowd of about 50, including members of the ACO staff, the Allen-Fairview Chamber of Commerce and dignitaries including Mayor Stephen Terrell, City Manager Peter Vargas and Mayor Pro Tem Gary Caplinger were present. ..."Read more.

February 1, 2018 - Allen American"City of Allen wins important decision over Brazos Electric""The city of Allen recently claimed a key win in their bid to keep a new substation and transmission line out of town. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) denied Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc.’s amendment to its certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) that would allow the company to build the proposed “Kittyhawk” substation in the vicinity of State Highway 121 and Alma Drive in northwest Allen. ..."Read more.

January 30, 2018 - The Dallas Morning News"North Texans are flocking to gardening classes to learn about plants, water, soil and growing their own food""Gardening seems easy: Poke a hole in the dirt, drop in a seed, water. Voila! Beautiful flowers and great squash. ..."Read more.

January 27, 2018 - Allen American"City of Allen seeks grant funding for trail project""Allen Parks and Recreation is making moves towards building a major trail system. The Allen City Council on Tuesday approved the department to apply for a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife (TP&W) for construction of the Rowlett Trail Connection. ..."Read more.

January 27, 2018 - Allen American"‘Enclave’ set to be built in Allen's southwest corner""Planners and developers had to get a bit creative, but a new single-family residential neighborhood called “The Enclave” is set to become a reality. Recently given the OK for construction by the Allen City Council, the 25-acre development will be located north of Hedgecoxe Road and east of Custer Road. ..."Read more.

January 22, 2018 - Allen American "Allen City Council approves senior independent living center""Allen will be able to offer senior citizens more living options in the near future. The Allen City Council recently approved a concept plan and development regulations for The Gatherings at Twin Creeks, a new senior independent living facility to be built north Bray Central Drive and west of Watters Road. ..."Read more.

January 11, 2018 - Allen American"Allen Profile: Shelli Siemer""Shelli Siemer believes in asking good questions. It’s how she makes Allen a better place to live. For this piece, Siemer was on the answering end of questions. ..."Read more.

January 11, 2018 - Allen American "'The Strand' gets going in Allen""The vision for a huge development in Allen continues to progress towards reality. The Allen City Council on Tuesday approved the planned development, concept plan and development regulations for “The Strand,”..."Read more....

January 10, 2018 - CW 33 News"Hollywood comes to Allen to film for wrestling movie""ALLEN- Allen's getting some big time shine! "This week at the Allen Event Center, we shot a wrestling movie called 'The Last Champion,'" said David Angeles, the general manager at the center."Watch the video clip....

January 10, 2018 - NBC 5 DFW"Three in Custody After Employee Shot During Scuffle With Robber""Three people are in custody Wednesday after a shooting during a robbery at a mobile phone store in Allen, police say. ..."Watch the video clip....

January 4, 2018 - Allen American"Allen Profile: Eileen Gonzalez""A person in communications who wants to live off the grid? That’s just one interesting thing we learned about Eileen Gonzales, marketing manager for the Allen Economic Development Corp. ..."Read more.

December 21, 2017 - Allen American

"City of Allen unveils first look at ‘The Strand’"

"The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday heard a presentation on what will likely be a flagship destination for Allen. ...'"Read more....

December 21, 2017 - Allen American

"In Quarters: Allen, TX, Fire Station #2"

"This station received the Satellite Gold Award in Firehouse's 2017 Station Design Awards. ...'"Read more....

December 18, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen Parks and Rec supervisor earns TRAPS honor"

"Allen Parks and Recreation's Jonathan McCloskey, the center supervisor for Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium and Ford Pool, was honored with the distinguished 2017 Horizons Award from the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) North region...'"Read more....

December 14, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen's Central Fire Station to be remodeled, expanded"

"One of the public works projects approved in the 2016 bond election will soon come to fruition....'"Read more....

November 29, 2017 - WFAA

"Allen cinema fuses playground, movie theater into one"

"Even before you see a movie, you might feel like you're in one at Cinemark Allen's newest auditorium. It's called Camp Cinemark, a first-of-its-kind concept in North Texas, designed specifically for families with young kids....'"See the full report.

November 17, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen Profile: Debi Michnick"

"Most people would love to do what Debi Michnick spends a lot of her time doing at her job: hanging out with dogs and cats. When asked to rate her love of animals, Michnick replied, 'Oh, a 10-plus. I could not imagine living without a herd of animals....'"Read more.

November 13, 2017 - MONEY

"Best Places to Live in the South"

"#1: ALLEN, TEXAS - Growth is the buzzword around Allen, an affluent suburb just north of Dallas. The city of 96,000 residents has worked to create economic opportunities within its borders, and the efforts are bearing fruit: Allen has seen $1.6 billion of development breaking ground in 2017 alone....'"Read more.

November 8, 2017 - GovTech.com

"Digital Surveys 2017 winners announced"

" he Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2017 Digital Cities Survey. Now in its 17th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage citizen engagement....'"Read more.

November 1, 2017 - Allen American

"CyrusOne continues North Texas expansion"

"Construction has begun on one of North Texas’ largest data centers. CyrusOne, a Dallas-based global data center provider with 40 facilities across the U.S., Europe and Asia, last week broke ground on a new data center just west of U.S. Highway 75 near Stacy Road...."Read more.

October 26, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"Stacy Green mixed-use development will bring office, retail and apartments to Allen"

"A major new urban development on U.S. Highway 75 has gotten the go-ahead from Allen's City Council.
The 73-acre Stacy Green mixed-use project is planned at the southwest corner of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road. It's the last vacant corner on the busy intersection...."Read more.

October 26, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"Huge data center campus starting construction in Allen"

"Dallas-based CyrusOne is breaking ground this week on one of the largest data center projects in North Texas. The first phase of its 66-acre project in Allen will have about 340,000 square feet...."Read more.

October 13, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen library celebrates 50th birthday on Saturday"

"This weekend, the Allen Public Library ties a bow on celebrating its 50th birthday...."Read more.

October 9, 2017 - FOX 4

"Hometown Hero: Jan Phelps"

"In Collin County, Jan Phelps is a friend of the Allen Public Library. She's been a volunteer for four years in the Hallway Bookstore...."Read more.

October 4, 2017 - Business Insider

"10 under-the-radar US cities with good schools, good jobs, and affordable homes"

"The list sought to identify locations that provide its citizens with a comfortable life and looked to factors like job opportunity, quality schools, and affordable homes...."Read more.

September 21, 2017 - Allen American

"New grocery store to be built at northwest corner of Exchange, Alma"

"A Germany-based grocery chain has gotten the go-ahead for a North Texas location. Lidl (pronounced lee-dul) will set up shop at the northwest corner of Alma Drive and Exchange Parkway...."Read more.

September 18, 2017 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Allen Texas ranked among the best cities to live"

"Who would have thought that one of the top places to live in America is what used to be sleepy little Allen, Texas? The people who live there, no doubt. But the small-but-growing town north of Dallas in Collin County was just named the second-best place to live in the U.S. by Money."Read more.

September 18, 2017 - CW 33

"Allen Texas ranked among the best cities to live"

"According to Money Magazine, those who call Allen home are in one of the top places to live in the country."Read more.

September 18, 2017 - Dallas Business Journal

"These DFW suburbs are among the country's best places to live"

"Money magazine ranked four Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs among its 100 top places to live."Read more.

September 7, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen’s finest: Police continue city’s Harvey relief efforts"

"On Sunday, eight Allen police officers headed to Houston to assist their police department in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a storm that left much of southeast Texas wrecked in its wake."Read more.

August 17, 2017 - Allen American

"The Climb: Allen first responders to participate in Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb"

"Since 2011, first responders from around North Texas have memorialized them in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.... [This year] Allen firefighters Jeremy DeVore and Jason Reyes and policemen Sean Fourcand and Thomas Van Benthuysen will be among the symbolic climbers."Read more.

August 15, 2017 - Allen American

"Street, sidewalk improvements approved by Allen City Council"

"Streets in the Central Business District (CBD) and the sidewalk system within the Beverly and Olsen Elementary School zones will be the beneficiaries of upcoming renovations...."Read more.

August 11, 2017 - Plano Star Courier

"Leadership North Texas announces lineup for Class 9"

Assistant City Manager Shelli Siemer has been chosen to participate in Leadership North Texas, a graduate-level, regional leadership program that recruits, develops and supports stewards of our region.Read more.

August 2, 2017 - Allen American

"NetScout breaks ground on new office"

"According to an economic impact analysis by the Allen Economic Development Corp. (AEDC), NetScout’s relocation to northwest Allen will generate over $12.3 million in tax revenue over the next decade...."Read more.

August 1, 2017 - Allen Image

"Counting the cost of water"

"North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides water to 90 communities, including Allen, and is responsible for roughly half of your city utility bill. So, do you know what you’re paying for? Steve Massey, Director of Community Services for the City of Allen, explains five things residents should know about their water supply—and the bill that comes with it....."Read more.

July 23, 2017 - WFAA

"Retired firefighter, 88, gets one final ride"

"Mustang Creek staff coordinated with firefighters at some of Allen's local stations and organized for them to come and pick Billy up in a firetruck. Billy's fellow residents lined the streets to wish him well as he was hoisted into the truck for a trip down memory lane...."Watch the video.

July 17, 2017 - Realtor.com

"Allen named among best cities for first-time home buyers"

"Hoping to buy your first home? Texas is calling. New analysis by finance site WalletHub has found that the Lone Star State boasts four of the top 10 cities for first-time home buyers in 2017...."Read more.

July 11, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"Another major project will add to Allen's building boom"

"The booming U.S. Highway 75 corridor in Allen is set to get another major project. Georgia-based Davis Development wants to build a more than 600-unit rental community just east of U.S. Highway 75 on Montgomery Boulevard...."Read more.

June 29, 2017 - Allen American

"Artists chosen for public artwork at new Allen park"

"Hot on the heels of new work that can be seen at the entrance of the newly renovated Ford Pool, the Allen City Council has approved a contract for the installation of public artwork at Spirit Park...."Read more.

June 28, 2017 - NBC 5

"Allen Police to begin using locally-made body cameras"

"The City of Allen is the latest in a growing list of cities to use body and dash cameras made by Watchguard Video, a company located in Allen...."Watch the story.

June 23, 2017 - CBS 11

"Construction begins on Allen STEAM Center"

"The Allen ISD Steam Center project is underway and is expected to be done by Winter 2018..."Watch the story.

June 14, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"A high-tech firm is shifting its regional operations to Allen and will lease a new office building off North Central Expressway...."Read more.

June 7, 2017 - Allen American

"Intersection to be turned into gateway to Allen"

"The city of Allen wants to transform a humdrum street intersection into a welcoming monument for visitors...."Read more.

June 1, 2017 - Allen Image

"Allen mosaic project makes a splash"

"Josh Winer's mosaic design was chosen by Allen's Public Art Committee to add a touch of whimsy to the rebuilt Ford Pool...."Read more.

June 1, 2017 - NBC 5

"Allen Police program brings missing kids home faster"

"Allen police are hoping more people sign up for a growing program aimed at finding missing children and adults quickly...."Watch now.

May 27, 2017 - Allen American

"Allen approves name for west-side community park"

"The Allen City Council recently approved a resolution to establish the name 'Spirit Park' for the facility formerly known as the Watters Branch Park...."Read more.

May 18, 2017 - NBC 5

"Allen company MonkeySports works to hire veterans"

"Anywhere you look in Allen, there is growth – and the jobs that come with it. Now, there is also a renewed push for companies to focus on hiring veterans from the Economic Development Corporation...."Watch now.

May 17, 2017 - NBC 5

"Allen teen survives motorcycle accident, defies the odds"

"An Allen teenager who survived a violent motorcycle wreck has a message for other riders...."Read more.

May 16, 2017 - Houston Chronicle

"Allen named among safest cities in Texas"

The National Council for Home Safety and Security named Allen the 27th safest city in Texas.Watch now.

May 15, 2017 - Commercial Property Executive

"Hines Unveils 3.5 MSF Corporate Campus in Texas"

"The Strand, a 135-acre live-work-play community in suburban Dallas, will be developed in phases and will bring office accommodations, retail space and urban residential options...."Read more.

April 13, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"Developers are working on plans for a mixed-use project on the more than 70-acre site that's one of the remaining pieces of the old Stacy family farm. The Stacy family has owned land in that area since the 1930s...."Read more.

April 12, 2017 - Dallas Morning News

"Allen approves $91 million convention center and hotel on U.S. 75"

"The 7-acre project on U.S. Highway 75 is intended to give the city a way to snag a slice of the growing event and meeting business in Collin County...."Read more.

April 12, 2017 - Allen American

"The Allen City Council on Tuesday awarded the construction bid for Phase 1 of the Watters Branch Community Park to Celina-based Schmoldt Construction. The city will sign a contract with Schmoldt for $7.3 million...."Read more.

April 7, 2017 - Allen American

"Ground broken on public safety training center"

"The approximately 128,000-square-foot facility will be home to the college’s police and fire academies and also house a 53,000-square-foot, 37-lane firearms range and a 10,000-square-foot reality-based training center for Allen and McKinney police officers...."Read more.

April 6, 2017 - Allen American

"City of Allen cuts ribbon on historical landmark project"

"Allen City Council members unveiled a new, soft-surface recreational walking loop complete with signage detailing the history and importance of the old stone dam...."Read more.

March 29, 2017 - Allen American

"Texas Health Allen breaks ground on new building"

"Allen area residents will soon have ready access to more specialty health care right in their own community...."Read more.

February 24, 2017 - Dallas Business Journal

"Tech firm kicks off new $46M corporate campus in Allen"

"Upon completion of the $46 million, 200,000-square-foot headquarters, WatchGuard Video will have room for upwards of 700 employees...."Read more.

February 14, 2017 - Dallas Business Journal

"The five-story, 125,000-square-foot office building, called One Bethany at Watters Creek, will help serve a growing office corridor in the northern part of the region along Interstate 75...."Read more.

December 9, 2016 - NerdWallet.com

"Allen named among best places for first-time homebuyers"

A study by NerdWallet ranked Allen #6 in the country for first-time homebuyers. The rankings were based on home values, school quality, job market, and availability of programs to help first-time buyers.Read more.

November 17, 2016 - Allen American

"Watters Creek adds new businesses"

"... included in the progress at Watters Creek are 109 new residential units available for lease atop 3,000 square feet of ground floor cafe space. In addition, Aloft Hotel plans to open a 136-room hotel in spring 2018."Read more.

November 3, 2016 - Dallas Morning News

"For the qualities that make Allen attractive to newcomers and cherished by those whose roots run deep, Allen earned the No. 2 spot in The Dallas Morning News' ranking of the best neighborhoods in North Texas...."Read more.